Copper plates, emblems, photographs and weights from T. J. Bown & Co., ca. 1877 to 1913

R 2093
PXA 1744

fonds

ca. 1877 to 1914

Graphic Materials, Objects, Photographs, Badges

900814

1 badge - pressed metal
1 badge - embroidered
2 weights
8 photographs - sepia, mounted - various sizes
2 plates - copper - 9 x 13 cm and smaller

T. J. Bown & Co. was a manufactory in Sydney established by Thomas Bown in ca. 1844. The company produced plumbers and gasfitters’ supplies, fire-extinguishing equipment, brass finishing and engineering work. They were also importers of chandeliers and gas stoves.

The factory is noted as being at various locations throughout Sydney including 284 and 614 George Street, and 101 & 107 Bathurst Street.

Thomas Bown was a member of the Loyal Orange Insitution of N.S.W.

Reference
Sydney's Aldermen, http://www.sydneyaldermen.com.au/ (accessed 6 May 2013)

Material left in attic at 34 Duxford Street, Paddington. Thought to be left by Thomas Bown who may have resided there.

Badges, weights and copper plates located at R 2093

Badges
i) Metal badge inscribed with 'King William III 1690'. Depicts the king wearing armour and holding a sword whilst sitting on a reared horse. Maker mark is 'G. Fenning'
ii) In star shape, with an emblem in the middle depicting a man on a reared horse. Maker mark is 'G. Fenning'

Weights
Two scale weights in cylindrical shape with handle on top. Measured in troy ounces, one as VIII and the other as XVI.

Copper plates
Two copper plates inscribed with "T. J. Bown & Co." and information about the company featuring illustrations of a fire engine, gas stove, etc.

Photographs located at PXA 1744

Mounted photographs
i) Three individual portraits of two unidentified women and a boy.
ii) One photograph of three girls and one woman standing outside "366 Riley Street. Taken ... 2nd June 1891"
iii) 4 photographs of a Bowral Fire Brigade engine, date unknown


This pictorial material is part of T. J. Bown & Co. further records and personal papers of Thomas Bown, 1877-1914 at MLMSS 4063 ADD-ON 1771

Access via appointment - Applies to: R 2093

Pic.Acc. Upgrade Project - Information transferred from Pic.Acc.6394 as part of the eRecords Project 2012-13

Photographs taken by various Sydney photographic companies including Herbs, Tuttle & Co., Austral Photo Company.

Some of the photographs are inscribed on verso.

Badges are most probably related to the Loyal Orange Institute, and may have been pinned to a ceremonial collar as worn by members.

One photograph very damaged (wrapped in cartridge paper)